I guess that helps.
But let's talk about that recipe. It's from a beat up copy of The Junior League's Presenting Boston, first issued in 1976. It's tried and true (times 25 years) and is quite frankly, my favorite muffin recipe of all time. I love a good no-nonsense, "put everything in a bowl" recipe.
Blueberry Muffins
(adapted slightly from Presenting Boston...A Cookbook)
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup all purpose flour (+ more for the berries)
1/2 cup sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup fresh blueberries
Beat the egg, then add the milk and oil. Blend in the dry ingredients and stir until only just moistened. The batter will be lumpy. Sprinkle more flour on top of the berries before adding them to the batter. Gently fold them in. Fill paper muffin cups about 3/4 full and bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes (or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.) Makes about 10 muffins.
How to get your muffins full of berries every time, and not sunken to the bottom? Just sprinkle and toss some flour on the berries before mixing with the batter. And then applaud yourself for being so domestic.
I'm off on a ferry boat this evening to gorgeous Martha's Vineyard! I'll be with two friends who crack me up, so expect a hilarious recap on Monday. Buon weekend, amici!
those look delish! have fun at the vineyard!
ReplyDeleteMuch better than my "one box" muffins! I've never been to Martha's Vineyard. One day! :o)
ReplyDeletemm, they were. :) thank you lara! hope you have a great weekend too!
ReplyDeleteBlueberry muffins are one of my favorites!
ReplyDeleteI love blueberry muffins! I'm definitely trying this recipe soon, thanks!
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Joelle
you will LOVE them joelle! :)
ReplyDeletearen't they so comforting? :)
ReplyDeletethey look fab-i made my first blueberry muffins the other day-fab, but they were a bit fussy.these are sweet and simple
ReplyDeleteYUMMIE! I wish I had one of thos right now! If you have a favourite pie to share I would LOVE you to link it up at My Sweet party.
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Yum! These look great. :)
ReplyDeleteThose look amazing!! They look just like the ones from Jordan Marsh! Have a wonderful time on the vineyard. Love it there.
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous photos! Wow! My husband has a blueberry muffin weakness so I know he'll love it if I make these.
ReplyDeleteAnd Martha's Vineyard? Seriously jealous! I dream about going to places like those.
ohhhhhhhMG. there is NOTHING like a perfect, warm blueberry muffin with a crunchy top!! love them! thanks for posting the recipe!!
ReplyDeleteYour photos are gorgeous here! This looks similar to my family's blueberry muffin recipe, which my sister makes every Christmas morning (using frozen blueberries from the previous summer). I think ours have a bit of cornmeal in as well, which is a great adaption if you ever feel like trying it!
ReplyDeleteYum! Just added muffin tins to my next ikea-run shopping list :)
ReplyDeleteooh they have cool silicone ones too!
ReplyDeleteeleanor, i LOVE the idea of cornmeal! and we freeze our summer blueberries too. :) that's awesome you have them on christmas morning! we like to have a special breakfast too.
ReplyDeletehaha thank you ashley! you are a sweetheart. :)
ReplyDeletethank you so much tiffany! your husband will love these - and if he's not keen on the whole wheat then you can use all-purpose for both flours! :) mv was awesome, you would love it!
ReplyDeletehaha jordan marsh! that brings me back to childhood. thank you!
ReplyDeletethanks so much shari!
ReplyDeletethank you so much! i linked up my peach pie, hope you liked it! :)
ReplyDeleteyes, the one bowl part is great! hope you like them if you try them!
ReplyDeleteyummm! these look so good! :)
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